"Worst injury in history": Even a world champion is shocked, "He was on the brink of death" — What exactly happened... Boxing's "cauldron of shock"

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The boxing world has been engulfed in massive shock following a horrifying facial injury described as the worst ever recorded. The sight was so gruesome that the boxer’s forehead and the area around his eyes were grotesquely swollen, making it difficult to recognize his facial features. Even a former world champion could not contain his astonishment, calling it "the worst injury I have ever seen."

The British media outlet 'Daily Mail' reported on the 9th (Korean time), stating, "When British boxer Jack Miller (29) suffered terrifying facial swelling due to a head collision during a match, causing the bout to be stopped, boxing fans around the world were left in shock." The report added, "Fans are questioning why the fight was not stopped earlier despite such a horrific injury."

In an undercard bout at Joshua Buatsi and Will Hutchison’s match held in Manchester, UK, Miller faced Gully Fowar (24) for the vacant British featherweight title.

The incident occurred in the seventh round. During an exchange of heavy blows between the two fighters, an accidental collision caused their heads to strike each other forcefully. Subsequently, Miller’s face began to swell uncontrollably. A massive lump rose above his left eye, and hematomas filled with blood formed on his forehead and below his right eye, distorting his entire face grotesquely. The condition was accompanied by a serious hematoma caused by blood pooling under the skin.

Despite the shocking state of affairs, the fight was not immediately stopped. In the ninth round, the ring doctor examined Miller’s facial condition but permitted the bout to continue. It was only after the end of the 10th round that referee Mark Raison intervened and officially stopped the match.

After the fight was stopped, the decision went directly to the scorecards. The judges awarded a unanimous decision victory to Fowar with scores of 96-95, 97-94, and 96-94, thereby determining the British featherweight champion.

As Miller’s gruesome face appeared on screen immediately after the bout, broadcasters and fans were left in shock. Former world champion Carl Frampton, who provided commentary for DAZN, shook his head in disbelief upon seeing Miller’s swollen face, stating, "It is the worst injury I have witnessed in my lifetime."

Following the match, criticism exploded on social media regarding the response of Miller’s corner and medical staff. Fans condemned the management for not stopping the dangerous fight early, saying, "It is absurd that they left him alone until the referee stopped it, when normally a towel should have been thrown from the corner to dry him off," "Did you intend to wait until his cheeks and jaw swelled up like balloons?" and "This is the worst injury scene in history. I am worried about the fighter’s career."

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